Fall fun

The weather actually turned chilly for a few days and I had to wear a jacket today! It’s supposed to be back in the high eighties next week, but for now we’re snuggled up in fleecy PJs with a fire going. Ahhhhh.

Here are a few quick peeks at fall around our yard. Makes me so excited! (click pictures to see bigger versions)

I love the way our grapevines say hello to fall:

I don’t know what kind of tree this is, but it is bursting with bright, riotous little fiery balls of fun:

Our tiny Japanese maple reached down to me as I walked past the hill:

This one brave Rose is the only bright spot against a yard that is turning all shades of fall:

Was watching the girls’ horseback riding lesson when I spied this secret place behind the barn. A storm was just blowing in and the mist was rolling toward me:

And one last one, not from nature this time -- fall is the start of symphony season around this house. So we’re lucky enough to hear and see practice sessions like this one on the stairs. I like the way you can see TubaDad’s wedding ring in this pic:

Have a wonderful, warm, toasty weekend!